Dr. James W. Smith was a practicing attorney for approximately ten years in Louisburg, NC and Henderson NC. In a momentary lapse in judgement, he committed a crime that changed the direction of his life. Second chances are real. He served his time and went on to re-establish himself as a pillar of his community. His story provides clues into what’s required to secure the second chances we all seek at some point.

Dr. Smith is an alumni of North Carolina Central University and Law School where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Commerce and a Juris Doctorate Degree.  He also earned a Master of Divinity and Doctorate of Ministry Degrees from Andersonville Theological Seminary in Camilla, Georgia. 

Presently, Dr. Smith serves on the Executive Committee of the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Durham and Vicinity and the Triangle Steering Committee for HBCU’s.  He is the retired pastor of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church and he is an Inspirational/Motivational SpeakerHe’s published three books including “Deal By Me – Self Evaluation,” and “Come, Let Us Reason Together.”

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About this podcast: In each episode, a Brother reflects on his life; explores the experience of being a Black man in America; shares his interactions with law enforcement; and answers the signature question "If America was a woman, what would you say to her? You won't find a collection of conversations with Black men like this anywhere else. Hear their wisdom. Be inspired.

Host, Rahbin Shyne, is an author, educator, creative and avid half-marathon walker. https://365brothers/linktree

Special thanks to our earliest and consistent supporters, Sonji Walker, Abigail Gonzalez, William C. Hamilton, Jr. and Shedrick Sanders.